Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed an emergency order Tuesday to reduce the state gas tax by 10 cents per gallon, a move that could take effect as early as May 11. The average price of a gallon of gas in Kentucky is currently $4.28, up from $2.85 a year ago, according to the governor’s office. […]
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Chris McDaniel reintroduces bill to limit governor’s pardoning power
Kentucky Senator Chris McDaniel has refiled a bill to limit the governor’s ability to issue pardons, specifically prohibiting them in the 30 days before a gubernatorial election and extending until the next inauguration, in response to former Gov. Matt Bevin’s controversial pardons.
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Kentuckians can now apply for a medical marijuana card, but here’s what to know first
Applications for medical marijuana cards in Kentucky officially opened on Jan. 1. Two lotteries have already been held for growers and distributors in the Commonwealth, with four dispensary licenses going to businesses in Northern Kentucky. Out of 334 eligible applications in the Northern Kentucky region, the following four were selected: The Northern Kentucky region is […]
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Body found near Exit 49 in Laurel County likely Joseph Couch, officials report
During a press conference on Wednesday night, officials reported the body found near Exit 49 is likely Joseph Couch after items “associated” with him were found in the area. Officials said that they are “very confident this brings the closure in the search for Joseph Couch.” According to officials, a weapon was found at the […]
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Dolly Parton celebrates her Imagination Library program covering all 120 Kentucky counties
Dolly Parton wowed a packed house at the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center with an acapella version of “A Coat of Many Colors,” but she wasn’t just in Lexington for a performance. Her visit on Tuesday was a celebration of her program “Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.” The program gives away free books each month to […]
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Boone County Planning Commission to review zoning changes for medical cannabis
The Boone County Planning Commission will act on a series of zoning amendments related to medical cannabis businesses after its Technical Design/Review committee recommended their approval. “This relates to the change in Kentucky statute that will allow medical cannabis effective January 2025,” Chairman Rick Lunnemann said. Under Kentucky state law, medical cannabis businesses are barred […]
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What happens if Beshear accepts Democratic VP nomination? LINK lays it out
Governor Andy Beshear is reportedly on a shortlist of potential picks to join the presidential ticket with Vice President Kamala Harris following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race Sunday. That leaves Kentucky asking – what happens if he is chosen, and then, what happens if the Democratic ticket wins? If selected as […]
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Despite ‘rough’ debate, Beshear still backs Biden in presidential election
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear said that as long as President Joe Biden remains as a candidate in the presidential election, Beshear will continue to support him. Beshear, 46, a two-term governor in red-state Kentucky, has been floated as a potential Democratic nominee should Biden step aside. However, the governor pushed back at questions about him […]
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U.S. Playing Card Co. expanding Boone County operation
The U.S. Playing Card Company, one of the largest playing card manufacturers in the United States, is set to expand its Erlanger facility. The company manufactures the Bee, Bicycle, Aviator, Hoyle, Kem and Congress brand playing cards. In order to keep up with increasing demand, the company is adding a new production line. The project […]
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Brent Spence Bridge project is big ticket item in governor’s highway plan
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has released a state highway plan that proposes $563.6 million in NKY road and bridge projects –with the Brent Spence Bridge project at the top of the list.